APC suspends campaign in Delta as members die in boat mishap

The All Progressives Congress has suspended its campaign in Delta State over Tuesday’s boat mishap involving some of its supporters.

Ima Niboro, Director, Communications and Media Strategy, Delta APC Campaign Council, revealed this in a statement.

Niboro, in the statement in Asaba on Wednesday, said the party was working with relevant authorities and communities to search for the survivors.

He said: “Information at our disposal indicates that a commercial boat traveling in the opposite direction rammed into the boat carrying our supporters.

“We are shocked by this tragedy, and our hearts are heavy. Our prayers and thoughts are with the victims and their families. This is one tragedy too many, and our party is officially in mourning.

“We are currently working with the relevant authorities and communities to search for the missing.

“We are also in the process of reaching out to the families and loved ones of those that lost their lives, while ensuring that the injured receive the best care possible.

“Once again, we express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and pray that the Almighty God comforts and gives them fortitude in these trying times.”

Niboro said that the Campaign Council would advise on next steps in the coming days and weeks.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the incident occurred on Tuesday while the APC supporters were returning from the party’s rally in Okerenkoko Community, Warri South-West Local Government Area of the state.